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business must lobb 4
for changes to the GST
If changes are to be made to the
proposed federal Goods and Ser-
vices Tax, small business people
must use all the lobbying power at
their disposal, said the 'guest speak-
er at last Wednesday evening's
Wingham Business Association
meeting.
Mictiael Van Pelt, district manag-
er nf the 'Canadian Federation of
Independent Business, was the
pest of the association last week.
Although Mr, Van Pelt did not
claim to bean expert on the GST, he
did bring along the federation's
submission to the Standing Com-
mittee on Finance, which outlines
the position of the federation. The
title of the report is "The Goods
and Services Tax: A Nightmare on
Main Street".
The federation is on record as
opposing the value-added, two-
tiered tax system, adding that no
business will be exempt from the
influence of the new tax. As pro-
posed by the federal government,
the new nine per cent GST con-
sumption tax will come into effect
on Jan. 1, 1991, replacing the exist-
ing, hidden tax.
Virtually all goods will be taxed.
However, some will be exempt,
including basic groceries, prescrip-
tion drugs, medical devices, resi-
dential rents, loans, mortgages and
life insurance premiums, most
health and dental services, day
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care, legal aid and education ser-
vices.
Consumers will pay the tax up-
front when theyse an item.
Business will collect tax on most
sales and pay tax on most purchas-
es they make to run their business.
Through interviews with small
business people, the Canadian Fed-
eration of Independent Business
has formulated its response to the
GST and that information now is
being used to lobby government,
said Mr. Van Pelt.
Sandra Jamieson said she cannot
understand why the government is
"laying all this extra paperwork on
small businessmen".
Mr. Van Pelt agreed. Under the
current proposal, the,GST will add
to the paperwork burden of small
business people, not to mention cre-
ating 4,000 more government
bureaucrats to administer it.
Jason Ainslie said he felt the pre-
vailing mood is that the tax is a
"fait accOmpli" and. what chance
..e small business people have m
changing the government's mind?
"We maintain this to be a public
issue," said Mr. Van Pelt and
through lobbying efforts, positive
change can be made. But it takes
the efforts of all members of the
business community if that change
is to come. He suggested signing
the federation's petition opposing
the GST and writing to members of
parliament demanding changes.
Through caucus pressure, Mr.
Van Pelt said he feels the govern-
ment will be forced to act.
Poppy campaign runs
until Remembrance Day
The 1989 Legion Poppy Cam-
paign began Oct. 23 and runs until
Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.
Conducted the Royal Canadian
Legion, the poppy campaign raises
money which is kept in trust and
used to assist needy Canadian ex -
service members and their families.
Santa parade
is Nov. 25
Wingham's Santa Claus parade is
scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25, at
1 p.m. and representatives of the
Wingham Optimist Club are mak-
ing plans to ensure this year's -is -the
biggest and best ever. -
'.-Grotips ate rdncouravii tcY enter
floats in the parade. For more infor-
mation, contact any Optimist Club
member.
As usual, Santa Claus will take
time out of his busy schedule to
meet the youngsters following the
parade.
Two are injured
in car accident
in Turnberry
Two people were injured Sunday
evening in a two -vehicle accident
on Sideroad 15-16 about .6 kilome-
tres north of Con. 10-11 in Turnber-
ry Township, according to Wing -
ham OPP reports.
Marilyn Ashley, 26 of R.R. 1,
Wingham, driver of pne of the vehi-
cles involved, was taken to hospital
suffering a broken ankle. Patricia
Ross, 54, of R.R. 1, Clifford, was
treated for cuts and bruises follow-
ing the two -vehicle accident.
Details of the incident have not yet
been released.
Veterans of Commonwealth and
allied countries who are resident in
Canada also may qualify for assis-
tance through poppy funds.
The poppy is a visible reminder
of the sacrifice made by some
114,000 men and women who died
while serving in Canada's armed
forces during two world wars and
the Korean conflict.
Poppy material is assembled by
disabled veterans and their fami-
lies. This not only provides them
with a small source of income, but
allows them to take an active part
in the tradition of remembrance.
For each donation given during
the campaign, a visible symbol of
remem§rance is provided, either alt
the fohn of a single poppy, as
wreathor spray or, in the case of
group donations, a certificate.
Mildmay firm
awarded contract
for Fear Drain
A Mildmay firm has been award-
ed the Fear Drain contract in Morris
Township.
Barry Weigel of Mildmay will
construct the drain for $17,990 and
is to be finished the project by the
end of this year.
Five landowners are involved in
the drainage works. A court of revi-
sion for the drain was held at the
second monthly meeting of Morris
council, but no appeals were
received.
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• STANDARD TRUST ANNIVERSARYBriart O'Malley, the
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Wingham branch's 10th anniversary cake last week with the assis-
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Business association
to hold 50-50 draws
The Wingham Business Associa-
tion has agreed to run a monthly
50-50 draw to raise money for park-
ing lot upkeep in town.
Bill Keil, who has been spear-
heading the parking fund-raising
drive, suggested at last Wednesday
evening's association meeting that
the draw be kept within the 'associ-
ation.
• ligoweVef,:.s appmeg:to feel
to the'
general public could generate more
interest.
The association is aiming to raise
enough to cover its monthly park-
ing lot maintenance agreement
with the town, which is approxi-
mately $150. It was felt that if 30
tickets could be sold at $10 apiece
each month, the winner would
receive $150 and the association
could have the remaining $150 for
lot maintenance.
Jerry Kavanagh, association trea-
surer, cautioned that if 40 tickets
were sold, it would provide the
group with a "cushion'each
month and most members agreed.
Finally it was decided Co open
ticket sales up to general public, as
wf.11 as the association. The draw
vii1 be held inL4ccorciancewithhe
town's lottery regulations.
The first draw will be made at
the association's next monthly
meeting on Nov. 15.
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so long as there is a wrong left
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